what is the icd 10 code for striae atrophicae

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L90.6

What is the ICD 10 code for stretch marks?

The ICD code L906 is used to code Stretch marks. Stretch marks or striae (singular stria) or striae distensae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, which over time may diminish, but will not disappear completely.

What are striae distensae?

Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Striae distensae are a common dermatologic complaint, most often affecting adolescents during puberty growth ’spurts’, or women in the last trimester of pregnancy. Striae can affect any area of the body, but in general spares the face.

What are –striae and –anetoderma?

–Striae from topical steroid abuse, such as in the treatment of psoriasis. –Anetoderma – usually on the trunk; circumscribed areas of flaccid skin which can be elevated, depressed or macular; histopathology reveals focal or complete loss of elastic tissue in the dermis.

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What is diagnosis code Z71 89?

Other specified counselingICD-10 code Z71. 89 for Other specified counseling is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

Is Z98 890 a billable code?

Z98. 890 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98. 890 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the diagnosis code for trisomy 21?

Q90. 0 (Down syndrome, Trisomy 21, nonmosaicism)

What is the ICD 10 code for straightening of cervical spine?

Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M53. 82 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code Z98 890?

Other specified postprocedural statesICD-10 code Z98. 890 for Other specified postprocedural states is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is ICD-10 code for osteoporosis?

0 – Age-Related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture. ICD-Code M81. 0 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Age-Related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture.

Is Trisomy 21 a disease?

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is also called trisomy 21. It includes certain birth defects, learning problems, and facial features. A child with Down syndrome also may have heart defects and problems with vision and hearing.

What is the difference between Mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome?

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in an extra copy of chromosome 21. People with mosaic Down syndrome have a mixture of cells. Some have two copies of chromosome 21, and some have three. Mosaic Down syndrome occurs in about 2 percent of all Down syndrome cases.

When translocation is the cause of trisomy 21?

Translocation Down syndrome refers to the type of Down syndrome that is caused by rearranged chromosome material. In this case, there are three # 21 chromosomes, just like there are in trisomy 21, but one of the 21 chromosomes is attached to another chromosome, instead of being separate.

What is diagnosis code m53 82?

82: Other specified dorsopathies Cervical region.

What is straightening of the cervical lordosis?

Straightening of the cervical spine means that you have lost the good curve or the lordosis of the cervical spine. As far as it being caused by muscle spasms, I don't know if you were in a car accident or something that would have caused the muscles to be in spasm. It does not mean that you have scoliosis.

What can cause straightening of the cervical spine?

One of the more common causes of straightening of the normal cervical lordosis are car accidents in which the neck ligaments are damaged.

What is the ICd code for stretch marks?

The ICD code L906 is used to code Stretch marks. Stretch marks or striae (singular stria) or striae distensae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, which over time may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Specialty:

What is the approximate match between ICd9 and ICd10?

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L90.6 and a single ICD9 code, 701.3 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

Not Valid for Submission

701.3 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of striae atrophicae. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 701.3 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

What is striae distensae?

Striae distensae are a common dermatologic complaint, most often affecting adolescents during puberty growth ’spurts’, or women in the last trimester of pregnancy. Striae can affect any area of the body, but in general spares the face. The appearance of striae is often distressing to patients.

How long are striae?

Striae are typically several centimeters in length and vary between a few millimeters to a few centimeters in width (Figure 1). Figure 1. Striae distensae on the abdomen of a young female.

Is striae distensae a medical condition?

The presence of striae distensae has no medical implications; however the cause of their appearance may need to be investigated. In patients presenting with striae distensae due to pubertal growth ’spurt’, increase in weight, pregnancy, and/or corticosteriod abuse, no further workup is required. In cases of suspected Cushing’s disease, referral to an endocrinologist is suggested.

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